About Me

Vicki Conrad spends her days teaching children to read and evenings writing stories she hopes will inspire young readers. Growing up, she was always found with a book in her hand, and she has stayed that way ever since. Her first book, Just Like Beverly was released from Sasquatch Books in 2019. It received a starred Kirkus review and was a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection, as well as one of NPR’s Best Books of 2019. Her next nonfiction picture book, A Voice for the Everglades, is a science biography about Marjory Stoneman Douglas saving the Florida Everglades. Her latest biography is near and dear to her heart. Introducing Sandwina: The Strongest Woman in the World is the incredible true story of the Victorian era circus star, Katie Brumbach, otherwise known as Sandwina. Vicki is a curious seeker of knowledge and lover of history. She has called Seattle her home for many years.